The Milwaukee Brewers travel to Los Angeles for a Thursday night matchup against the Dodgers, with first pitch scheduled for 10:10 PM ET at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium. Shane Drohan gets the ball for Milwaukee against Roki Sasaki on the Dodgers side. This is a significant test for the Brewers on the road against one of the National League's marquee franchises, and how Milwaukee's pitching holds up in this environment will go a long way toward defining what this club is capable of down the stretch.
Brewers at Dodgers: Thursday, August 13, 2026 Pitching Matchup
Shane Drohan draws the start for Milwaukee in what figures to be one of the more challenging assignments any Brewers pitcher will face this season. Pitching on the road in Los Angeles against a deep Dodgers lineup is no small ask, and Drohan will need to command the strike zone and keep the ball in the park to give Milwaukee a chance.
On the other side, Roki Sasaki takes the hill for Los Angeles. The right-hander has established himself as a legitimate frontline starter at the major league level, and the Brewers' offense will need a disciplined, patient approach to have any success against him. Working deep counts and getting into the Dodgers bullpen early would be a meaningful win in itself for Milwaukee's lineup.
Keys to Watch for the Brewers
- Drohan's command: Control will be the determining factor. Walking hitters against a lineup with Los Angeles's depth turns a difficult outing into a blowout in a hurry. Drohan needs to attack the zone and force contact rather than nibble.
- Offensive patience against Sasaki: Sasaki is the kind of pitcher who can run through a lineup multiple times if hitters chase. Milwaukee's best path to scoring runs is grinding at-bats and making him work.
- Bullpen depth: If Drohan is unable to eat innings, the Brewers' relievers will face a tough crowd and a tough lineup. Managing the bullpen efficiently in a late-night West Coast road game matters.
- Road mentality: UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium is one of the louder, more hostile environments in the NL. How Milwaukee responds to early adversity — if it comes — will say something about this club's road character.
Broadcast Information
Milwaukee fans can catch Thursday's game on Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook or listen on WTMJ 620 AM. The game also airs on SportsNet LA for Dodgers viewers.
Prediction
This is a tough spot for the Brewers. Sasaki is a difficult matchup for any lineup, and asking Drohan to match him in Los Angeles is a tall order. Milwaukee's best chance is a low-scoring game where timely hitting and a clean bullpen keep them close. Expect a competitive game, but the edge goes to the Dodgers at home. Dodgers 4, Brewers 2.
